August 2011

Larry Sherwood & Associates is constantly sourcing information about healthcare reform and PPACA to stay abreast of current events and to enlighten our clients. A valuable resource close to home is worth sharing. The link below will take you to the OREGON HEALTH CONNECT website. There you will find information about federally-funded clinics, healthcare reform, the basics of insurance, healthy living and much more. It's worth a look. Of course you can always lean on the resources on the other end of 503-293-6440!

Under the Affordable Care Act, women's preventive health care such as mammograms, screenings for cervical cancer, prenatal care, and other services is covered with no cost sharing for new health plans. However, the law recognizes, and HHS understands the need to take into account, the unique health needs of women throughout their lifespan.

Non-grandfathered plans and issuers are required to provide coverage without cost sharing consistent with these guidelines in the first plan year (in the individual market, policy year) that begins on or after August 1, 2012.